Chamber leader cites growth at Austin summer meeting
Austin Area Chamber of Commerce president Jerry Anfinson told about 1975 members at the Holiday Inn that the city has prospered through a national recession. Deposits in local banks rose by 20 million dollars, building permits up 6.5 million since January, new businesses emerged, and a prospective industry may occupy the Spec building. He cited St Olaf Hospital, Riverside Arena, and the YMCA expansion as signs of momentum.
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Bicycle patrols aid town with low crime rate in Lidsay
In Lindsay California bicycle patrols, now five years old, are credited by Chief John Beene with helping yield one of the area’s lowest crime rates. The five-year program covers substantial ground, relies on quiet approach, and offers a key balance between walking the beat and patrolling by car.
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Ford may veto housing bill as construction rises
May housing starts jumped 14.2 percent while permits rose 8.6 percent to an annual rate of 909,000, Commerce reports. President Ford signaled a veto of a 1.2 billion mortgage subsidy bill seen as worsening the deficit, after White House talks with GOP leaders. Rhodes called the bill poorly targeted, warning it could fuel inflation despite aiding housing.
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Negotiators meet to resolve Minnesota construction strike
AGC of Minnesota and striking unions seek a settlement as ironworkers and other trades remain on strike. Mediation followed a breakthrough with Operating Engineers Local 49, who will vote on the tentative deal Thursday. Most Minnesota projects are halted amid contract expirations and widening walkouts. Carpenters announce interim contracts in Minneapolis-St Paul with 85 cent hourly raise for one year.
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Secretary receptionist wanted for full time posting
Classified ad urges placing a low cost Herald want ad for secretary receptionist work with bookkeeping knowledge. Target audience: over 35, interview by phone XXX-XXXX. Ad ran two days under help wanted and planned six days. for last action call 433-8851 to place the ad.
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Heroin addict seizes town station in deadly standoff
In Pembroke Park the addict, 22 year old Dane Garrison of Hollywood Florida, held four policemen at bay for 90 minutes at the station house. He forced Lt R James Gaetaniello Det Tom Mannin and Sgt Adam Brustowicz to surrender their weapons and fired a pistol at Chief Tom Courtney before surrendering after his doctor arrived. Courtney, who had known the youth since he was a child, calmed him with a talk and offered to take the place of the officers.
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Freshman Democrats Seek Plans to Boost House Clout
House freshmen and some older Democrats unveil a six point plan to strengthen Democratic clout under Speaker Carl Albert. They aim to set priorities, improve whip operations, designate party spokesmen, and require five day weekly sessions to show unified votes on key programs.
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Rockefeller marks six months as Ford's deputy and staff assistant
Nelson Rockefeller says his six months as vice president have gone smoothly. He says he has adjusted to being No 2 and developed a close working relationship as a staff assistant to President Ford. He cites ongoing CIA report controversy but remains free of binding Ford to 1976 Republican plans.
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Ford pushes to cut federal regulation on business
President Ford led administration calls to shrink federal rules that hamper 10 million U.S. businesses. Treasury Secretary Simon and Transportation Secretary Coleman endorsed the push, while Ronald Reagan backed deregulation as a path to growth. Ford unveiled an eight member federal paperwork commission to simplify forms, noting 5 146 distinct forms exist.
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Saudi prince beheaded amid royal execution in Riyadh
News bulletin reports the young Saudi prince convicted of King Faisal's assassination last March was beheaded before thousands in Riyadh with a golden sword. Also noted, Mason J. Condon, chief engineer, shot himself after a jury convicted him of extortion in Massachusetts, and the U.S. balance of payments moved toward near balance in early 1975.
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Panel urges CIA chief chosen from outside intelligence body
The CIA head should come from outside the intelligence community, a draft report from the presidential congressional panel on foreign policy suggested. The panel also backs reorganizing U S intelligence to centralize control and create a Congress oversight panel for covert operations.
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